Tag: Multiple Sclerosis

I am the Storm – A Poem

My body contains the storm. The rivers rage against the rocky barrier of my skin. Even as I try to remain upright, water wants to push me down to the ground so that it can resume its rightful path. The waters pull my body… Continue Reading “I am the Storm – A Poem”

The Other Side of Oz – Out Now!

In 2013, the world as I knew it changed. I woke up on new years eve day and I no longer knew my own body. Over time, I would have pieces of myself taken from me: my balance, coordination, the ability to speak, see… Continue Reading “The Other Side of Oz – Out Now!”

The Fifth Stage – A Poem

I was in denial for weeks. I kept trying to pretend everything was okay, that I was all right but I was lying to myself and to those around me who could see through my façade because they knew me so well. Never very… Continue Reading “The Fifth Stage – A Poem”

Artificial Divide – AVAILABLE NOW!

I’m thrilled that Artificial Divide is out now! It’s an anthology of short stories written by blind and visually impaired authors and each story is told with blind or visually impaired people as the protagonist. It’s a very powerful own voices anthology and I’m… Continue Reading “Artificial Divide – AVAILABLE NOW!”

The Circle of the Moon – A Poem

I am sitting outside of the forest. I don’t feel like going in and losing myself within its branches as it whispered sweet nothings to me. Instead, I find myself walking around the edge of the trees, remembering what it took from me and… Continue Reading “The Circle of the Moon – A Poem”